Recruitment

IHRB values the positive impact that different experience and perspectives contribute to our team. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and abilities. We welcome applicants from groups that are under-represented in our field or who may face institutional barriers in accessing opportunities, including Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates, and persons with disabilities.

Course Manager

The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is recruiting a Course Manager to manage and oversee our Academy work, focusing primary on the launch of our new online course on Social Risk and Opportunity in the Built Environment. Subject to funding, the role could be expanded to support the rollout of other hybrid (online & in-person) courses currently in development. The successful candidate will be engaged through a consultancy agreement. They will need to be registered as self-employed and will be responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and any other legal or financial obligations.

• Start date: As soon as possible - April / May 2025
• Hours: Part-time (2 days per week, with the possibility to increase the number of days as we increase our course delivery)
• Location: Remote/Home-based, between CET and GMT-5. Candidates must have permission to work as a self-employed consultant in the country where they are based.
• Duration: 1 year, with 3-month probationary period. Potential to extend, subject to funding.
• Pay: £40,000 – 45,000, pro-rated (£210 - £230 per day)
• Deadline for application: 31 March 2025, 9.00am UK time

Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a visionary, dynamic, and strategic leader to serve as our next CEO. If you are passionate about advancing human rights in business across sectors, regions, and impact areas, and you have a proven track record in leadership, fundraising, and driving strategic change, this role is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a global scale.

As CEO, you will shape IHRB’s strategy; lead the organisation’s operational direction; nurture its financial health and culture; and foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the globe.

• Expected start date: November 2025
• Hours: Full-time (5 days, 37.5 hours per week)
• Duration: Permanent
• Location: Remote/Home-based, location flexible.
• Pay: £130,000 - £150,000
• Annual leave: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays. Additional leave for office closure through the December holiday period.
• We're fully remote: Our team are based around the world, though most of our meetings take place during GMT hours.

Opportunities may be available for students who receive academic credit or a stipend to undertake an academic placement with IHRB. Proposals should be sent to info [at] ihrb.org and must include the dates of availability, areas of work interest and available academic credit or stipend. IHRB is able to offer work experience rather than 'office experience' and welcomes proposals from students based across the world, who will be supervised remotely. 

IHRB does not offer unpaid or ad hoc internships. Any remunerated internship positions will be advertised on this page where available. Please do not send speculative internship applications.